1. On April 23, 1947, Wisconsin became the first state in the nation to provide unemployment insurance for agricultural workers.
2. The University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded its first doctoral degree on April 23, 1901.
3. On April 23, 1856, the Wisconsin State Fair Association was formed in Milwaukee, which led to the creation of the Wisconsin State Fair.
4. Wisconsin Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus declared April 23, 1982 as Aldo Leopold Day in honor of the conservationist's 100th birthday.
5. The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a resolution on April 23, 2014 recognizing the importance of the Wisconsin National Guard and their contributions to the state and nation.
5 Fun Facts About April 23 In Wisconsin History
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